Moist-Soil Flashcards
Historically, where have moist-soil wetlands occurred?
Moist-soil wetlands have historically occurred where openings existed in bottomland hardwoods.
List 4 causes for the creation of forest openings.
Forest openings are often caused by high winds, catastrophic floods, beavers, fires, etc.
________ are commonly managed as moist-soil areas.
Man-made impoundments are commonly managed as moist-soil wetlands.
List 4 moist-soil seed-producing annuals that typify moist-soil areas.
Moist-soil areas are typified by seed-producing annuals such as smartweeds, wild millets, panicums, and sprangletop.
Is it necessary to plant in moist-soil areas?
Why?
Planting moist-soil areas is not necessary because native plant seeds are abundant in frequently flooded soils.
A properly managed moist-soil wetland can produce over ________ pounds of seeds per acre.
Over 2500 pounds per acre of seed can be produced in a properly managed moist-soil area.
Over time, plant succession will favor ________ and moist-soil areas will need ________.
Over time, plant succession will favor perennials and moist-soil areas will need to be disturbed.
If more than one moist-soil area is being managed, it is best to ________ draining and flooding between units.
Describe three outcomes of this management action.
If more than one moist-soil area is being managed, it is best to stagger draining and flooding between units.
This will increase plant diversity, prolong habitat availability, and increase wildlife benefits.
How many species of birds use moist-soil wetlands?
Of those species, _______ prefer water depths of ________ inches or less.
Of 156 species of birds that use moist-soil, 131 prefer water water depths of 10 inches or less.
When managing more than one moist-soil area, varying ________, ________, and ________ will provide the bbest results.
When managing more than one moist-soil area, varying depth, duration, and timing will provide the best results.
